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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.97 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.97 and 190.18 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.97 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.97 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.97 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 62,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754.82/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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